In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

Commerce on the cusp of mass AI adoption

The 2023 holiday shopping season saw the highest average discount rate since 2020 and an increase in AI-influenced purchases, according to new research by Salesforce. Based on the digital shopping activity of over 1,5-billion shoppers across Commerce Cloud, Marketing...

Microsoft the most imitated brand for phishing

Microsoft claimed the top spot as the number one most impersonated brand in Q4 2023 to steal individual's personal information or payment credentials, according to Check Point's latest Brand Phishing Report, accounting for 33% of all brand phishing attempts. The...

Investment in upskilling would translate into GDP gains

The rise of automation and digitisation has transformed the world of work – increasing productivity but also creating a major societal problem: the stark mismatch of people with the right skills for available jobs. The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated and exacerbated...

Climate-influenced weather raises risks around the world

The 416 natural catastrophe events of 2020 resulted in economic losses of $268-billion – 8% above the average annual losses for this century – as costs continue to rise due to a changing climate, more people moving into hazard-prone areas and an increase in global...

Regional IT spend set for return to growth

After contracting 4,9% in 2020, IT spending across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) will make a welcome return to growth this year, increasing 2,8% to $77,5-billion. That's according to the latest predictions revealed by International Data Corporation (IDC),...

DCC appointed Lenovo commercial distributor for SA

Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has taken on the distribution of Lenovo’s entire commercial portfolio, with immediate effect. The move follows DCC winning Lenovo Africa's PCG SADC Distributor of the Year award, the company has been appointed an official commercial...

Analysts anticipate 27% revenue increase for AMD

AMD, whose share price nearly doubled in 2020, seems to have enough momentum to replicate its performance in 2021. According to the research data analyzed and published by Finaria, AMD’s share price shot up by 99,98% in 2020. It ranks second out of 31 stocks on the...

Consumer, education demand drives EMEA PC market up

The Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) traditional PC market (desktops, notebooks, and workstations) posted strong growth in 2020Q4 (16,6% YoY) and totaled 24,1-million units, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). The continued impact of Covid-19 and...

Lower shipments predicted for Samsung Galaxy S21 series

The long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S21 series, which launched on 14 January 2021, faces an uncertain future. According to the research data analysed and published by Sijoitusrahastot, the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S21 series could outperform 2020’s Galaxy S20....

Xi Jinping calls for global co-operation

Chinese president Xi Jinping has called for both greater global efforts in the fight against an unprecedented public health crisis and a renewed commitment to multilateral co-operation. He was making a special address on Monday to business, government and civil...

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